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"In the Trenches" Approach to Public Education

Category: Getting the Word Out

Instructor(s):Christy Williams, ENP, Sherry Decker, ENP

Whether you are just starting out in 9-1-1 public education, or are a veteran in need of some fresh ideas, this is the course for you! You will learn from the ground up how to implement and maintain successful public educations programs, as well as how to get the most out of your current initiatives.

Although different communities have different educational needs, there are time-tested approaches that everyone should be aware of in their efforts to build effective pub ed campaigns. This class will give you the tools you need to grow public awareness and support for public safety issues. Attendees will learn how to map out campaigns, identify target audiences, obtain funding, create marketing and promotional materials, build alliances, conduct research, develop special events, deal with the media, evaluate program effectiveness, and more.

NENA Courses - Getting the Word Out

The Getting the Word Out course suite addresses the best ways to deliver educational and training-related messages to varied and diverse audiences and will give you the tools you need to empower others to act as informed and persuasive voices for 9-1-1 and public safety issues.

You can make a difference in your community and beyond by learning how to deliver effective messages to agents of change. Come to this interactive course and learn proven techniques for reaching local, state, and national policymakers. This class will provide you with examples of successful stakeholder education campaigns, and show you how to craft and communicate your message effectively by providing you with the tools to develop strategic plans, create marketing materials, write persuasive speeches, and more.

Whether you are just starting out in 9-1-1 public education, or are a veteran in need of some fresh ideas, this is the course for you! You will learn from the ground up how to implement and maintain successful public educations programs, as well as how to get the most out of your current initiatives.

Are you looking for information on how to reach adult learners? Are you in need of fresh strategies to keep your classes interesting? Are a few students with negative attitudes dragging everyone down? Are you tired of watching eyes glaze over as training wears on? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many who came before you have successfully overcome these issues. How did they do it?